Fulfilling the vision of a youth orchestra for Montana

Jenanne Solberg

Jenanne Solberg, principal viola and keyboard, recently retired following a 34-year career teaching and conducting choirs and orchestras in Billings and Whitefish. She has Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Piano Performance from the University of Montana, and has served as principal viola of the Casper, WY, Billings, Bozeman and Glacier Symphonies. Yale University recognized Ms. Solberg as one of 50 Distinguished Music Educators in America, and in 2021, the National High School Association selected her as Montana's Outstanding Music Educator. Currently, she is the artistic and founding director of North Valley Music School's Camp Festival Amadeus, remains active on several community boards, serves as organist and music director at All Saints Episcopal Church, and is a sought-after adjudicator and guest conductor.